they come and go.
sometimes without me appreciating much of what happens during them.
i take so much for granted.
but, today, it's been one of those.
where you appreciate it all.
the hugs. the soft skin. the smiles.
the little voices.
time with people you love.
health to enjoy it all.
money to buy groceries (yes, a task taking them all to 3 grocery stores. but a blessing that i CAN!)
and it struck me today.
the innocence and simplicity of these last few years is starting to go away.
some {big, deeper} questions and observations from rebekah lately.
joshua would rather play a computer game than help me mix cookies.
and my baby girl...doesn't look like this anymore.
she's a GIRL.
and says REAL things.
and is still too cute for words but is definitely not a baby...
it's hard.
growing up.
i like the simple, sweet days.
and i know this next stage is going be anything BUT simple.
but i'm going to embrace it.
with all that i am.
because i don't have a choice whether it will happen or not.
it's going to.
i DO have a choice what i do with it.
how i approach it.
so, i'm going to tackle it and enjoy it {and maybe shed a few hidden tears at night}
and not take it for granted.
5 comments:
ohhhh....needed to hear that today friend... :)
with all these little ones I read about getting sick, it is making me hugs my little ones so much closer and I hear everything you are saying... it is good they are growing up, but I don't want them to, too fast!
Is it your goal to try and make me cry each day?
I have been thinking and feeling a lot of that lately too. Suddenly everyone is growing up and I'm struck with the reality that I really cant slow it down and that its never going to be the same.
And, Im sad.
thanks for the smack back into reality. i got frustrated today when natalie wouldn't let me nap. i should be happy to have her healthy at home than making playing with her into a chore.
Those are the best kind of days! I too shed some hidden tears at night. These are the good, bittersweet reasons to cry!
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